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How to overcome serious criminality to enter Canada

Serious offences may deem someone inadmissible to Canada or subject to a removal order. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) deem offences as serious criminality based on maximum imposable sentences in Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

Understanding why some people might not be allowed in Canada and ways to overcome inadmissibility

When someone is inadmissible to Canada, it is because the examining officer has decided that the person being assessed is or will be a threat to, or burden on, public health and/or safety.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Three ways to overcome your criminal inadmissibility to Canada

Criminal inadmissibility can be one of the leading barriers to entry for foreign nationals looking to enter Canada.

By Vimal Sivakumar

March is IRCC’s Fraud Prevention Month

Every year in March, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) participates in the Canadian government’s Fraud Protection Month to shed light on the fraud experienced by newcomers to Canada and how they can protect themselves.

By Julia Hornstein

Understanding the importance of submitting translated documents with an immigration application 

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires that all foreign language documents submitted in support of applications for immigration and citizenship must be accompanied by an official translation in English or French. The translation of these documents must also be completed by a certified official translator.

By Julia Hornstein

Can I come to Canada on a hunting and fishing trip with a criminal record?

Canada is a popular destination for hunting and fishing enthusiasts due to the country’s diverse natural landscape and wide variety of wildlife and terrain. Many thousands of US citizens and residents choose to come to Canada annually for hunting and fishing trips. Individuals with a criminal record – however – can face issues at the […]

By Julia Hornstein

IRCC allows Super Visa applicants to pay for medical insurance in monthly instalments

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to how Super Visa applicants can pay for their medical insurance.

By Julia Hornstein

Overcoming a cannabis conviction to enter Canada

In order to understand foreign cannabis convictions, you must determine whether they have an equivalent in Canadian law. Some foreign convictions that are no longer illegal in Canada, such as possession of limited amounts of cannabis, should not be a problem.

By Julia Hornstein

Refusals and appeals for Canadian immigration applications

It can be devastating to learn that your temporary or permanent residency application to Canada has been refused. Fortunately, you may have recourse.

By Daniel Levy